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Latin III

Module description

This module will build on your existing knowledge of Latin. You will need to have completed CLA2252 Classical Language & Texts: Latin II (or equivalent). This module will increase your fluency in reading whole Latin texts and strengthen your linguistic abilities. You will focus on studying a main set text and supplementary and supporting texts which will be complemented with classes dedicated to language and syntax work.

Module aims - intentions of the module

• To study set texts, Latin language work and the practice of literary criticism together in a single integrated module.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 1. Demonstrate a basic grasp of Latin language both through translation from and into Latin and through the close study of number of prose and verse texts

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 2. Identify, describe and manipulate a range of linguistic forms and structures
• 3. With guidance, interpret and analyse works from an advanced literary culture of an earlier era

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 4. You will, with guidance, be able to work out the meaning of complex, demanding texts and to apply linguistic skill by writing in an ancient language. You will also be able to demonstrate an ability, in their preparation, for independent study, as well as the ability to work in groups in literary discussion and in working on translation and grammar
• 5. Demonstrate an ability, in your preparation, for independent study, as well as the ability to work in groups in literary discussion and in working on translation and grammar

Syllabus plan

Term 1: one class per week is devoted to language/syntax work. Two classes per week are devoted to the study of a main set text (A text) and a number of supplementary or supporting texts (B texts).

Term 2: one class per week is devoted to language/syntax work. Two classes per week are devoted to the study of a main set text and a number of supplementary or supporting texts.

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Formative assessment

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Details of summative assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 50%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

One prose and one verse text, to be confirmed by the module tutor. You will be given a list of beta texts to be read in conjunction with these works by the lecturer.

By way of example, in past years the following texts have been studied:

• Term 1: Plautus, Amphitryo
• Term 2: Apuleius, Metamorphoses

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

• ELE – https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=436